Originally known simply as GBH (inspired by then-bassist Sean McCarthy’s trial for grievous bodily harm), their name was changed to Charged G.B.H in order to differentiate themselves from another band of the same name. Founding members were Colin ‘Col’ Abrahall (vocals), Colin ‘Jock’ Blyth (guitar), Sean McCarthy (bass) and Andrew Williams (drums).
Charged G.B.H embarked on several English and mainland US tours during the early 1980s, including several gigs at the 100 Club. 1982 saw G.B.H’s first LP, City Baby Attacked By Rats. Lyrically, the album dealt with criticism of British and European culture, violence, morbidity (especially in reference to the song “Passenger On The Menu”, which describes in graphic detail the experiences of the passengers on the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571), atheism, nihilism and general absurdity. Musically, the album was loud and fast, with few songs exceeding three minutes. In 1983 the band changed their name to G.B.H.
Unlike many early punk bands who evolved towards a more post-punk sound, G.B.H have stayed fairly faithful to their original UK82 sound in subsequent releases. However, the band have experimented to some degree with a more metal-inflected sound, notably with their 1992 release Church of the Truly Warped, although they have since returned to a more purist punk sound. The band is still active and touring and maintain a strong following both in England and the rest of Europe, as well as in America and Japan.
Self Destruct
Charged G.B.H Lyrics
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It's something no-one else can see, I've gotta end my misery.
Self destruct, self destruct, I said I'm gonna.
Self destruct, fill my head with a piece of lead.
Had enough of this recession, their bullshit caused my depression.
Their ways make me feel small, now I'm gonna end it all.
Count-down's over this is it, my life is spent it's now I quit.
Done my best to aid this caper, one less name on a piece of paper.
.. blow my brain
The lyrics of Charged G.B.H's song "Self Destruct" tell the story of a person who is struggling to survive due to being unemployed and broke. The singer of the song feels that their misery is something that no one else can understand, and they have decided that the only way out is to self-destruct. The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the sense of hopelessness and despair that the person is feeling. The lines "fill my head with a piece of lead" and "blow my brain" suggest that the person has decided to take their own life as a way of escaping their pain.
The song also speaks to the frustrations and anger that many people feel in response to the economic and political conditions that contribute to poverty and unemployment. The lines "Had enough of this recession, their bullshit caused my depression" suggest that the singer holds the larger society responsible for their plight, believing that the economic system and government policies are to blame for their suffering. The song "Self Destruct" is a powerful expression of the despair and rage that people feel when they are pushed to their limits by oppressive conditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on a limb, got no enjoyment, stoney broke, got no employment.
I feel isolated and unhappy because I am broke and unemployed, and nobody else seems to understand or care.
It's something no-one else can see, I've gotta end my misery.
My pain is internal and invisible to others, so the only way to escape it is by ending my life.
Self destruct, self destruct, I said I'm gonna.
I have made the decision to self-destruct and end my own life.
Self destruct, fill my head with a piece of lead.
My chosen method of self-harm and suicide is by shooting myself in the head.
Had enough of this recession, their bullshit caused my depression.
The economic crisis and societal pressures have contributed to my depression and feelings of hopelessness.
Their ways make me feel small, now I'm gonna end it all.
The way society and others treat me makes me feel inferior, so I have decided to take control and end my life.
Count-down's over this is it, my life is spent it's now I quit.
I have decided that my life has no more purpose or meaning, and I am now ready to end it all.
Done my best to aid this caper, one less name on a piece of paper.
I have tried to contribute to society, but ultimately feel like a meaningless statistic, and ending my life will make me one less person on official records.
.. blow my brain
A graphic reference to the method of suicide I have chosen, emphasizing the pain and violence of my decision.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLIN DEREK ABRAHALL, COLIN ROBERT BLYTH, ROSS ANDREW LOMAS, ANDREW PAUL WILLIAMS
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Never gets old
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Was lucky enough to see them live n it was epic!!!!!
@frederickjones6695
Seen them with the Cro mags in 87 .. and with Death sentence in 1984 ... best shows I think I've seen !
@ricardoreis4078
GBH ACDC Venom Saxon salvando minha vida. Motorhead Slayer Ramones Black Sabbath como fazem falta
@josephwhitebear6351
Out on a limb got no enjoyment. Still got GBH!!
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feelin this right now
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A mais foda q conheço..
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Seeing them tonight with Angelic Upstarts fuck yea
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Top,top tune👍
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